Education Minister reviews progress of key education reforms
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SHIMLA 3 June, 2026
· Apprentice embedded degree programmes and new B.Voc courses to be rolled out in colleges: Education Minister
Education Minister Rohit Thakur today here chaired a review meeting with senior officers of the Education Department to assess the progress of ongoing programmes and reforms in education sector.
The Education Minister said that the present state government has accorded the highest priority to the education sector and has introduced several significant reforms that are yielding positive results. He stated that the government is now planning to introduce Apprentice Embedded Degree Programmes for students who have completed their bachelor’s degrees. Under this initiative, students will get opportunities to work with various industries while receiving a stipend. It will enable them to enhance their skills and improve their employment prospects.
He said that the government is also planning introduction of foreign language courses at the college level, which would help students acquire global language skills and create employment opportunities in international markets.
Highlighting the success of the B.Voc. initiative, Shri Thakur said that the initiative has received an encouraging response from students. In view of its success, the government is planning to introduce four additional courses under the programme.
Rohit Thakur said that in accordance with the budget announcement, the government has increased the honorarium of SMC teachers, Mid-Day Meal Workers, Water Carriers, Computer Teachers and Multi-Task Workers working under the Education Department by Rs. 500 per month.
